Nancy Viola Ray

Nancy Viola Ray, 84, of rural Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, Dec. 18, 2021, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Altoona, daughter of the late Lewis William and Pearl Viola (Hoffman) Over. On Sept. 17, 1954, she married George William Ray in Altoona. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1993, following 39 years of marriage.

She is survived by four children: Eugene A. (Donna) Ray of Rochester, Mass, Susan L. O’Shea (Michael) of Halifax, VA, Dale W. (Jane) Ray of rural Williamsburg and Brian G. (Patty) Ray of Dunlo; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Joyce Hale and Elaine Johnson both of Altoona; and a brother, James Over of Duncansville.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda O’Shea; two great-grandchildren: Judah and Faith Grainger; a sister, Lavada “Lovey” McCallen; and two brothers: Ronald “Skip” and Paul Over.

Nancy was a 1955 graduate of Altoona High School. She was a longtime member of Fairview Church of the Brethren and also a member of Calico Quilters and the Horseshoe Cloggers.

She was primarily a homemaker, who also assisted her husband with the daily operation of their dairy farm. Nancy loved spending time with her family and also enjoyed quilting and clogging.

A funeral took place Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Fairview Church of the Brethren, rural Williamsburg. Brother Thomas Hanks officiated. Interment was held at Shellytown-Fairview Cemetery, rural Williamsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Nancy may be given to Fairview Church of the Brethren, 1022 Fairview Rd., Williamsburg, PA 16693.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)